99--Directional Finder Acquisition

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for 16 new (not refurbished) compact, mobile directional finder receiver/processors. In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.1.2.1 - this announcement is to conduct a Market Survey for the purpose of soliciting statements of interest and capabilities from interested vendors. Responses from this market survey will be used to determine the method of this acquisition. The Principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334515, Radio frequency measuring equipment manufacturing. All responses (one per company) are to be provided on company letterhead and limited to a total of 10 typewritten pages. No type font less than 11 point may be used. PURPOSE: This market survey is to provide information for the FAA to consider in choosing the method and type of procurement competition. The failure to obtain adequate and appropriate SBA 8(a) or service-disabled veteran-owned small business participation may result in a determination to conduct this procurement under other competitive procedures. The FAA requires copies of certification letters for interested service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for participation in the SBA's 8(a) Program. 1. Please demonstrate that your firm can provide the equipment described in the attached draft Statement of Work. 2. Completed Business Declaration Form (attached) 3. Copy of SBA 8(a) Certification Form and/or proof of service-disabled veteran-owned small business status (if applicable) NOTES: Electronic submission is preferred. Submissions must not exceed 10 pages in length. The electronic submission should be in either Microsoft WORD format or portable document format (PDF). Please note that the FAA e-mail server restricts file size to 10MB per email message, therefore, responses may have to be submitted in more than one e-mail in order to be received. Format Quantity AddressElectronic 1 copy contact@example.gov OR Hard copy 1 original Bill Willenbring 800 Independence AV SWRoom 406 Washington, DC. 20591 This market survey is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise to contract by the Government. All Submissions must be received by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 21, 2010. For questions, requests for additional information, etc. regarding this market survey, contact Bill Willenbring, Contracting Officer, via E-mail: contact@example.gov. Submission must include company Point(s) of Contact, telephone number(s), FAX number(s), E-mail address(es) (if available), and mailing address. This announcement is not intended to guarantee procurement of the services, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government is not liable for costs associated with the preparation, submittal of inquiries or responses for this announcement and will not reimburse any firm for cost incurred in responding to this public announcement. Responses will not be returned. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents.